Syllabus for MATH 1070 Section 165

Elementary Statistics
Term: Spring 2010 Instructor: Predrag Punoševac
Time: T 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Office: 405 F 10 Park Place
Room: GCB 423 Phone: (404) 413-6460
Credit Hours: 3 E-mail: ppunosevac@gsu.edu

Note: This course syllabus provides a general plan for the course; deviations may be
necessary.
Office Hour: TR 14:30 PM - 15:45 PM in 120 Kell Hall, W 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM in
301 Urban Life Building (MILE), or by appointment.

Text: Intro Stats, 3rd edition by Richard D. De Veaux and Paul F. Velleman, and
David E. Bock, by Addison-Wesley, New York 2009.
MyStatLab Course ID: punosevac49085 (You will need this code to access the
on-line component of the course).
Description: Descriptive statistics, basic probability, and distribution of random
variables, estimation and hypothesis tests for means and proportions, regression and
correlation, analysis of count data.
Course Objectives: Please see the attachment.
Prerequisite(s): High School Algebra II or equivalent.
About the Course: The course is taught using MyStatLab. MyStatLab is Learn-
ing Management System (LMS) that can be accessed at coursecompass.com. To
register for MyStatLab, you will need a course ID (punosevac49085) and an ac-
cess code. Access code can be purchased through the GSU Bookstore or on-line
at http://www.coursecompass.com/. Orientation sessions to help you set your course
compass account will be held in the MILE on: Tuesday, January 12th at 9:30 AM
and 12:30 AM; Wednesday, January 13th at 12:00 PM; Thursday, January 14th at
9:30 AM and 12:30 AM; Friday, January 15th at 12:00 PM.
Class meets once a week for one hour. During this time, the instructor will give
an overview of the topics for that week. Outside of class, you will be expected to
study using MyStatLab in the MILE for at least three hours during every week of
classes when tests are not scheduled. MyStatLab has a variety of features available
to help you master the course material. These features include videos, an interactive
textbook, and interactive homework problems that provide immediate feedback and
guided help. Homework, quizzes, projects, exams, and the final are all done using
MyStatLab. Exams and the final will be proctored and must be taken in the MILE.

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About the MILE: Mathematics Interactive Learning Environment (MILE) is lo-
cated in 301 Urban Live Building. The MILE is open from 8:00 AM until 8:00 PM
on Monday through Friday.
Attendance: Students are expected to attend class as well as study at least 3 hours
during each non-testing week in the MILE. Attendance will be taken during the
regular class periods while the attendance tracking software will be used to monitor
your presence in the MILE during the week. Up to 50 points towards your final grade
will be awarded based on your attendance records.
Policy on Academic Honesty: All students are expected to abide by the Georgia
State University policy on academic honesty section 409 which is published in the
Faculty Affairs Handbook and the On Campus: The Undergraduate Co-Curricular
Affairs Handbook.
Homework/Quizzes: will be submitted through MyStatLab. Deadlines and point
values for each assignment will be posted in your class account when you login. A
final homework/quizzes score based on 150 possible points will be assigned.
Projects: There will be two 50 points spreadsheet projects. The due dates are
February 23 and April 27.
In-Class Exams: There will be three 100 points exams. The exams are proctored,
password protected, and must be taken in the MILE using MyStatLab. Only one
attempt is allowed for each exam. You are not allowed any assistance on an exam.
The exams are scheduled for February 2, March 2, and April 20. You must bring
a new Blue Book and do not write any information on the coverage page or inside.
The Blue Book will not be evaluated for partial credit.
Make-Up Policy/Amnesty Days: There will be no makeups on homework/quizzes,
projects, and in-class work. If you miss a quiz or homework for any reason, these as-
signments will be reopened from Thursday, April 29th at 12:00 AM untill Friday,
April 30th at 11:59 PM. There will not be any extensions for Amnesty Days. Make-
ups on an exam will be given at the discretion of the instructor. A legitimate and
verifiable excuse is required. If the excuse is approved, the makeup will be given
within one week of the missed exam.
Pre & Post QL: There will be two extra credit assignments. QL quizzes during the
Spring semester of 2010 will be available as follows:

• Pre QL from Jan 18 2010 at 12:01 AM till Jan 31 2010 at 23:59 PM.

• Post QL from Apr 12 2010 at 12:01 AM till Apr 25 2010 at 23:59 PM.

These assignments must be taken on your uLearn account. The bonus points you
earn on these quizzes will be added to your total points count.

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Final Exam: There is a comprehensive 200 points final exam. The final exam will
be held on Tuesday, May 4th from 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM in the MILE. You must
bring a new Blue Book and do not write any information on the coverage page or
inside. The Blue Book will not be evaluated for partial credit. The University’s final
exam regulations will be strictly followed.
Grades: The total number of points available in the course is 800. Grades will be
no lower than those set forth in the following table
776-800 97% to 100% A+
744-775 93% to 96% A
720-743 90% to 92% A-
696-719 87% to 89% B+
664-695 83% to 86% B
640-663 80% to 82% B-
616-639 77% to 79% C+
560-615 70% to 76% C
480-559 60% to 69% D
0-479 < 60% F
Student Disabilities Policy: If you have now or develop during this semester a
physical or learning disability and you want your professor to make reasonable ac-
commodations for that, you must contact the Margaret A. Station Office of Disability
Services at (404) 413-1560. Once the Office of Disability Services has received appro-
priate documentation, they will inform your instructors.
Important Deadlines: Registration and add/drop ends January 15. The last day
to withdraw from the course is March 1.
Academic Assistance at GSU:

1. Academic assistance session, TR 14:30 PM - 15:45 PM, 120 Kell Hall.

2. Math Assistance Complex (MAC), 122 Kell Hall (Phone: (404) 413-6462).